Seinfeld-themed AI agents help Backslash Security build a virtual team
A security firm says giving AI agents Seinfeld character names and roles helps staff treat them as collaborators rather than threats.
Compute & Hardware
Chips, datacenters, interconnect, and the power they draw.
Gimlet Labs raises $300M for chip-pairing AI inference cloud
The neocloud's novel hardware pairing strategy and fresh funding signal a shift in how AI inference infrastructure is built.
CyberPowerPC with Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 Costs $2,299 at Walmart
A $2,299 Walmart deal pairs AMD's fastest gaming chip with Nvidia's RTX 5080 in a complete CyberPowerPC tower.
Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Blazing AI Performance, But Only for Select Buyers
Apple's M5 Ultra Mac Studio delivers class-leading local AI performance, but reviewers warn its premium price limits its appeal.
AMD Crosses $1 Trillion Market Cap, Joining Elite Chip Club
AMD's stock surge pushes its valuation past $1 trillion, marking a historic milestone for the chipmaker.
Noctua Fan Prevents Throttling in 'Anti-AI' 4K Camera
A premium PC fan now cools the CAIM1 camera's processor, which heats up while recording and performing cryptographic calculations.
Microsoft Patents Game Freezes That Trade Ads for Playtime
A Microsoft patent describes using machine learning to pause games at opportune moments and reward viewers with ad-free playtime credits.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Could Need Over 200 GB of Storage
The next remake entry may set a new record for base install size, adding more pressure on console and PC storage.
192GB GTA VI Leak Reveals Early Map and Canceled DLCs
A massive 192GB data dump from Rockstar's development history exposes early GTA VI assets and scrapped content, highlighting the sheer scale of modern game production data.
Drone Uses Whiskers to Navigate Where Cameras and GPS Fail
A sub-100 gram drone with pressure-sensor whiskers can fly through dark, dusty, or smoky environments using touch alone.
Eight Years On: How RTX 20 Made Ray Tracing a PC Gaming Fixation
Nvidia's Turing launch on this day in 2018 set PC gaming down a path toward real-time ray tracing, even though early game support was scarce.
Dell Pro 7 Webcam 4K Review: Surprisingly Great Audio
Tom's Hardware's review finds the Dell Pro 7's standout feature is its built-in microphone array, pairing strong 4K video with useful extras.
Autonomous strike drone runs on Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano
A Swedish startup's attack drone used a small AI model on Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano to identify and bomb targets without human input or external communications.
Wolfbox MF60 Air Duster Hits $33.99 With 110,000 RPM Motor
A compact wireless air duster with dual batteries and USB-C charging is now available for $33.99, giving PC builders a low-cost cleaning option.
NVIDIA's New 400G QSFP112 Optic Reaches 500m on Single-Mode Fiber
ServeTheHome's quick look details NVIDIA's MMS1X00-N5400, a 1310nm QSFP112 module built for 400Gbps links up to 500 meters.
DNA computer from Maynooth runs 100-bit math without power
A scaffolded molecular system performs arithmetic and 100-bit calculations using self-assembling DNA strands, bypassing electricity entirely.
Investor Sees Billion-Dollar Startup Opportunity in Agentic Security
An investor argues that securing AI agents is an unsolved market worth billions and urges the industry to stop delaying.
Acer Nitro XV273U F5 Review: 540 Hz IPS Gaming Monitor
Acer's Nitro XV273U F5 pushes LCD refresh rates to new extremes with a 540 Hz IPS panel that can hit 1,000 Hz at reduced resolution.